Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. While I thought what they were doing was cool, I didn't intend to work with children, so I didn't go the PE route. However, that meaning was up to me to decide.

Motor Skills

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. dance, swimming, bike riding, fitness, gym), 'outdoor pursuits' (e.g.

Physical Education

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Did they try a new PE alternative for after school programs this month? Team-teaching an activity or rotating roles between observers and facilitators gives everyone a chance to learn by example.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 9, 2025

During my thesis work while investigating the design theory behind game-basd approaches to sport teaching in PE and sport coaching I came across Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's (2003) " Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals ". Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 85 (1), 9-15.

Coaching

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Here are some of my favorite tips for teaching physical education without a gym. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. Fitness and dance videos are great. Embrace All Available Space.

Gyms

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 4, 2025

The Māori are renowned for their warrior culture, exemplified by the powerful haka—a ceremonial dance performed to convey challenge, unity, or celebration. Now, it is common to see the game being played in school for PE or during various festivals. This game has significant connections to Māori mythology.

Dance

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Are you looking for some dance moves to teach your class…or just something for the dance floor at your niece’s wedding? Check out this funny video as it tracks 5 decades of popular dance moves from the 50’s to the end of the 20th century. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

Dance

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Steph Donovan is a dance specialist and has been teaching dance for as long as she can remember. It’s a chance to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to include dance both within your PE and creative curriculum in a manageable way. Get your ticket here. Key details. Date: Friday 25th November 2022.

Dance

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

These notes became the foundation for a two-part series we would later write for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), “Transitioning From Students of Teaching to Teachers of Students.”. The heat really gets turned up as students enter the internship or student teaching phase. Running the Race.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate.

Recreation

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Danielle Branciforti has taught PE for 30 years. Active Schools: How has the pandemic changed PE for you and your students?? . Danielle: It’s been a disaster – trying to do PE remotely is such a disservice to the students, all of whom have some developmental, behavioral, or some physical limitations.

PE Teacher

Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If you’re interested in more brain breaks, elementary PE activities, or games for kids, then be sure to check out the Who Will Win? – Animal Race Showdown , Leprechauns On The Run , and Yoga Freeze Dance! . Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If you enjoy this Minions game, then also be sure to check out my latest Minions Yoga Freeze dance, along with my entire Would You Rather series and other popular videos: Back To School Games: Would You Rather? Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Thanksgiving Would You Rather? Encanto Workout Game – Guess The Character! How To Play.

Dance

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

Online Schooling

The PE Specialist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Dancing is a fun and easy way for students to get their body moving and active for a lifetime. The Cupid Shuffle is a classic dance we love to teach our students every year. Whether they attend a birthday party, wedding reception, or school dance, more than likely the DJ will end […]. What’s Up Everyone!

Dance

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

PE

The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

If you enjoy this Sonic Would You Rather brain break activity, then also be sure to check out some of my other popular videos: Minions Yoga Freeze Dance , Minions Would You Rather? Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes.

Dance

Gopher Sport

MAY 4, 2023

Not only can you sing it, but when you hear it, it brings you back to a place in time: a school dance, a wedding, first heartbreak or a backyard BBQ. The same rings true in my adaptive PE program! Ten years ago, I decided that we would dance! Benefits of this Six-Week Dance Unit Include: 1.

Dance

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Holiday Shapes (Holiday version of Shipwreck) Activity Idea by Shannon Irwin , shared on PE Universe Get ready for a festive warm-up! Holiday Spirit Tag Activity Idea by Doyle Smith shared on PE Universe Get ready for some festive fun with Holiday Spirit Tag! View a video demonstration on PE Universe!

PE

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! Spring PE Games: Find The Gnome. Spring PE Games: Find The Gnome. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Earth Day PE Games: Would You Rather? How To Play. Stay Connected.

Elementary

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. One group does a pe activity with equipment, while the other does an activity without equipment.

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit. curriculum that teaches better breathing with scarves. Happy Juggling!

Coordination

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. This approach increases student engagement and fosters more organized and efficient teaching for you! I am a big believer in teaching through gameplay! Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teach students games they can play on their own during PE time. Teach and review playground safety with students , especially with playground structures such as monkey bars. Review activities in PE. How Can Physical Educators Enhance Recess? Here is a short list to help you get started: 1.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the presentation, Human Kinetics author Nancy Egner Markos talks about teaching fundamental motor skills to young students. . After viewing the presentation, download a certificate of completion for Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of PE. . Professional Development. Savings during our Virtual Symposium. * Offer valid in the US.

Teaching

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There is limited evidence of sport teaching in physical education transferring to physical activity participation 'beyond the school gate' in any numerical sense of significance. Teaching for understanding argument. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented. Utility argument.

Teaching

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

Online Schooling

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. PE Deep Dive. Drawing from his experience and expertise, Greg shared: How to prepare for a PE deep dive.

Primary School

Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. Promoting Active Listening with Students In my Texas curriculum guide, I have to teach about “listening,” so last year I made up this project called the “Tell me More” project.

Physical Education

Mindful PE

MAY 15, 2020

One of the main challenges of going into my new PE position is the possibility of not being able to connect with the students for weeks, possibly months. It's impossible to know how or when this pandemic era will end, but in the meantime, I want to make sure I am preparing the most fun and interactive PE class possible. Stay well,

PE

The PE Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Christmas PE Activities 2024 We have updated our fun Christmas PE activities for 2022! Christmas Activity Sheet 2 Print off this sheet for each of your pupils, there are Christmas PE activities for each day of December. Change the dance leader regularly! We’ve added new Christmas games and a fun activity sheet!

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” 4) Dance Let’s turn up the music and have some fun!

Middle School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

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